News Roundup - December 21, 2012

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Philanthropy

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Rose Resnick, Vice President of Development Solutions of New England, Mike Brogiolio Executive Director of The Cape Cod Foundation and Lynn Mason-Small from the Rogers and Gray Foundation talk about philanthropy.

Newtown Shootings

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The tragedy in Newtown CT last week in which 20 children and 6 adults were gunned down in an elementary school has sparked national debate about gun control, increased security measures and how American culture might have influenced these events.
Another aspect of this discussion is the prevalence of mental illness in the perpetrators of mass murders. Psychologist Michael Abruzzese and Psychiatrist Marc Whaley talk about mass murder, how to speak to children about these events and whether society’s lack of knowledge or understanding of mental health issues has contributed to the problem.

Songwriting Workshops and Recovery

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Musician and songwriter Kathy Moser talks about the similarities in the processes of songwriting and recovery, and how sobriety and creativity go hand in hand.

Hip replacements are on the rise as the general population ages. We talk with Dr. Bob Wilsterman about a new method of dealing with hip replacements called the direct anterior approach. Unlike tradition hip replacement surgery, no muscles are cut, reducing post operative pain and healing time.